The Newark Reds will face off against the Geneva Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Newark sitting on three straight victories and Geneva on five.
Newark took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Dansville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Reds skirted past the Mustangs 7-5. That's two games straight that the Reds have won by exactly two runs.
While Geneva didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against Penn Yan Academy on Thursday as they made off with a 14-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Dylan Weisner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Ben Santos was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Angel Lopez Jr, who earned one RBI, one run, and three stolen bases.
Geneva's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Newark, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Newark might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Geneva when the teams last played back in April. Will the Reds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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